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Case study
Adding value to timber from sustainably managed woods
The removal of non-native conifers is key to ancient woodland restoration. Timber extraction can also generate revenue for landowners, as this case study shows.
PDF (2.21 MB)
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Case study
Trees planting on farms without affecting subsidies
A partnership trial to demonstrate how grazing and trees can work together, and to secure new policy which allows farmers to plant without being penalised.
PDF (134 KB)
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Journal
Wood Wise – beguiling beetles
The summer 2017 issue of Wood Wise celebrates the UK’s tree-associated beetles, looking at their ecological requirements and their relationship with tree diseases.
PDF (4.85 MB)
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Journal
Wood Wise - woods in waiting
Read the autumn 2020 issue of Wood Wise, our tree and woodland conservation magazine, which discusses the importance of natural regeneration for expanding tree and woodland cover in the UK.
PDF (5.28 MB)
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Position statement
Fracking – the Woodland Trust's position
The Woodland Trust will oppose applications for fracking activity that would impact ancient woodland and will not allow exploration on our land.
PDF (395 KB)
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Case study
Bringing neglected woodland into sustainable management
The custodians of an ancient wood discuss their efforts to restore valuable natural habitat and convert neglected woodland into a thriving habitat for wildlife.
PDF (737 KB)
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Case study
Building a successful and sustainable woodfuel partnership
Harvesting timber for woodfuel can offer renewable energy and a boost to rural business while removing non-native conifers from ancient woodland sites.
PDF (756 KB)
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Research report
The Pontbren Project – farmer-led uplands land management
The Pontbren Project, led by farmers in Mid Wales, uses woodland management and tree planting to improve efficiency in upland livestock farming.
PDF (1.67 MB)
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Research report
Sustainable UK Seed Source Project
A report identifying the steps needed to secure UK grown tree seed for timber production and conservation in the face of climate change, pests and diseases.
PDF (1.78 MB)
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Technical note
How we manage ash dieback on Woodland Trust sites
Ash was once one of the most widespread tree species in Europe. Now it's threatened by ash dieback. Here we explain how we manage ash dieback on our estate.
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